Poco C75 5G hands-on review

introduce

The Poco C75 5G is the latest entry-level model in the company’s lineup and the successor to last year’s C65. The C75 is essentially a rebranded version of the Mi A4 with very minimal design differences. There’s also a non-5G variant of the C75 5G we’re looking at here, which has a different chipset and front-facing camera.

If you know the A4, then you already know what to expect from the C75 5G. There’s a 6.88-inch 720p LCD on the front with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Helio G81 chip on the non-5G model has been replaced by a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2. Finally, there is a 5160mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Poco C75 5G specifications at a glance:

• Body: 171.9×77.8×8.2mm, 213g; glass front panel, glass back panel, plastic frame; dustproof and water-proof.
• exhibit: 6.88-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM), 720×1640 pixel resolution, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 260ppi.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM4635 Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55); Adrenaline 611.
• memory: 64GB 4GB memory; microSDXC (dedicated slot).
• Operating system/software: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS.
• Rear camera: Wide (main):50MP, f/1.8;
• Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide angle).
• Video Capture: rear camera:1080p@30fps; front camera:1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 5160mAh; 18W wired.
• Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 5; British Telecom 5.3; FM radio, recording; 3.5 mm jack.
• Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); virtual proximity sensing.

The C75 5G is priced at INR 8,499, which is the same price as the Redmi A4, which is a strange decision since the A4 is better in some aspects. Let’s see how this phone performs.

Unboxing

The Poco C75 5G comes in a basic package that includes the phone, a data cable, and a basic 10W charger.

Like the A4 5G, the C75 5G does not include a case in the box. However, the A4 does come with a 33W fast charger, while the C75 only comes with a standard 10W charger. Considering this phone only supports 18W charging, the difference won’t be huge, but it’s worth considering.